Intro to OSHA
The acronym OSHA stand for what?
Occupation Safety and Health Administration
In PFAS an anchorage point must be able to support How much weight?
5,000 pounds
A confined space has three characteristics:
1) Large enough to bodily enter
2) Limited entry and exit
what's the third?
Not designed for continuous human occupancy.
What is the minimum required base to height ratio for a free-standing scaffold?
4:1
What class of hard hat should be worn to protect against high voltage electricity?
Class E
OSHA was created as part of this.
OSH Act of 1970
Construction workers must be protected from falls at heights of ___ feet or higher.
Six
Who is responsible for issuing a confined space permit?
Entry Supervisor
who is responsible for inspecting scaffolds?
How often?
Competent person.
Beginning of each shift.
How many decibels can a worker be exposed to before hearing protection is required?
90
What protects employees from being retaliated against for reporting workplace safety concerns?
Whistleblower protection program
Who is responsible for harness inspections?
How often should an inspection be performed?
The User
Before each use
what are we looking for when testing the atmosphere in a confined space?
1) Oxygen 2) Combustible gasses and vapors 3) Toxic gasses and vapors
gaps or holes in scaffold platforms should not exceed what size?
one inch
Someone who is capable of identifying hazards and has authority to take prompt corrective measures is known as a what?
A competent person
Employers must notify OSHA of work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within _______ of the incident.
24 hours
How high should the top rail of a guardrail system be?
42" +/- 3"
what is the required oxygen level to safely enter a confined space?
between 19% and 23%
How far must a ladder extend past the working platform?
Three feet
To protect yourself from being electrocuted, how far should you stay away from powerlines?
Ten feet
Which U.S. president signed the osh act of 1970?
Richard M. Nixon
Name three methods of protecting workers from fall hazards.
Guardrail system, Safety net system, controlled access zone, PFAS, Positioning devices, Warning line, Safety Monitoring system, covers, Fall protection plan
what would classify a confined space to be a Permit Required Confined Space?
1) Hazardous atmosphere 2) Engulfment hazard 3) Configuration hazard 4) Any other serious recognized hazard.
How much weight should a scaffold be able to hold?
Four times its intended load
What filter/cartridge must be worn while working with asbestos?
P100